August 28 / 16.35 Musselburgh

16.35

Good

Mediterranean Shipping Company Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Mediterranean Shipping Company Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 524640 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-9 this year, running mostly with credit over 6f/7f but he wasn't so good at Ripon 11 days ago; the striking recommendation is that he won in 2021 and 2023 on his only two appearances at Musselburgh.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 4-4457 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has mixed Flat with chasing over the last year or so; his last win was over 1m1f off 2lb higher at Hamilton in June 2023 and he last ran over a trip this short two years ago; vulnerable.
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8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 732261 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fluffed his lines when a warm favourite over 5f on penultimate start but he lost three shoes during the race and bounced straight back with a 6f win back at Ayr two weeks later; unraced over this far since 2022 but he did win over C&D in that campaign and remains on a competitive mark.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

10/1

Form: 644028 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins last May/June and a few minor honours since, including his second at Newcastle (7f, AW) on penultimate start; first turf run for nearly 11 months when eighth behind Braes Of Doune at Ayr (7f, good) last time, beaten only 3l under Mohammed Tabti but others bring more pressing claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Iain Jardine

Second to an in-form subsequent winner over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a workable mark; must be considered.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

On the go since the turn of the year but largely in good nick and he came second of nine in 7f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 662418 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last October and C&D second last month on the second of this season's two visits here; also scored at Ayr on penultimate start but needs to bounce back from a last of eight at Ayr on latest.
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8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

Form: 613561 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Having a solid campaign, including wins at Leicester (7f, good) in July and with authority at Catterick (7f, good to firm; came wide) nine days ago; major player despite 5lb penalty.
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10th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Vince Le Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual C&D winner on soft ground, the latest off a 6lb higher mark in October 2024; plenty of sound runs since (placed over C&D on four occasions); each-way chance.

11/2

Form: 442312 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2-28 overall but one win was at Leicester (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start and her other three turf runs this summer were solid placed efforts; it's going back up to 7f (last tried 11 months ago) which seems to ask a major question but she did have a 7f AW win last summer; ridden by 7lb claimer on last three outings but not today; considered.
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7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

4/1

Form: 234231 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
It was a bunched finish when he scored at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago from several of today's rivals but he unleashed a good burst from the back and has now been seriously competitive in all four races since dropped back to 7f (the second for Amie Waugh); came with a well-timed run to lead inside the final furlong here yesterday; carries 5lb penalty but in fine form.
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6th

7

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Braes Of Doune

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins (7f/1m) in August 2024; best run last season was when second over C&D last May (good to firm); could bounce back from a below-par reappearance run last month.

11/4

6th

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Braes Of Doune

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Largely consistent 8yo who tends to race a bit too freely and is usually ridden patiently; suited by this C&D and quite versatile ground-wise but absent since slightly disappointing run 13 months ago.

16/1

Form: -01163 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Can give trouble at the stalls; ex-Irish filly who got off to a flyer for current yard with 7f/1m wins on AW at Newcastle and Southwell in March; four months off before penultimate start and back near her best when close third at Carlisle (7f, good) last Wednesday, which puts her in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(13)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Iain Jardine

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

8/1

10/1

Form: 135756 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
2-11 at this track, never dangerous on his only appearance here this term; sixth in the bunched finish behind Braes Of Doune at Ayr 16 days ago (won there in May on reappearance) and did not get a clear run when it mattered, so he is worth a second look.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

In the frame three consecutive times in recent weeks, most recently when fourth behind Jkr Cobbler over C&D (good) eight days ago, but remains without a win since spring 2024 and recent 2lb rise is not helpful.

8/1

4th

7

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Without a win since spring 2024 but was placed behind Lope Y Linda over C&D (soft) last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) on Tuesday; must be considered.

6/1

2nd

10

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner who got back on track with third of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr ten days ago; not discounted back in handicap company.

11/2

Non-runners

Code Purple, Ahamoment

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Payout
Exacta £276.40
Straight Forecast £234.18
Tricast £4415.95
Trifecta £4111.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Monhammer

The Star:

Carlton And Co

The Times:

Showtime Mahomes

D Express:

Jackhammer

The Guardian:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mail:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Record:

Carlton And Co

RP RATINGS:

Monhammer

POSTDATA:

Monhammer

Daily Mirror:

Monhammer